The Charles Becomes a Wizard

This statement...

Ciel paused as he reached for the Floo powder.

How did Professor Snape know that he had used Floo powder?

After all, according to common sense, it is impossible for a little wizard born in a Muggle family to be exposed to such things so early...

So, was their home's Floo network being monitored, or were they seen when they left the fireplace in Diagon Alley?

No, more important than this is, has Gellert's identity been discovered?

Why did Professor Snape deliberately remind himself of this?

Yes, a deliberate reminder.

Charles realized that this gloomy-looking man was deliberately reminding him.

As for whether it is possible that he accidentally said it wrong?

Oh, don't be ridiculous, Snape was a double-sided undercover agent who was able to escape unscathed from both the half-crazy Voldemort and the control freak Dumbledore. How could such a person who had vigilance engraved in his bones bring up something meaningless for no reason?

"What's the matter? Mr. Phantomhive's splendens-covered head has stopped you from remembering what you should do now?" A deep voice sounded in his ears, and Snape, as if he was completely unaware of what he had revealed, sprayed venom unceremoniously.

"No, Professor Snape, it's just that you haven't told me the destination of this trip." Charles put away his complicated thoughts and raised a polite smile.

If Snape wanted something from him, he would definitely come back to him again.

After all, it's not me who's anxious...

"The Slytherin Headmaster's office." Snape looked at Ciel deeply and said, "The school has applied for a temporary Floo network for Mr. Phantomhive. It can only be used this time."

The last half of the sentence was obviously directed to Eric, whose eyes lit up.

"What? I thought I could finally go and see where Charles goes to school." Eric muttered softly, completely ignoring the glares Snape sent his way.

"Well, Eric, see you at Christmas." Charles turned around and smiled at him, then disappeared into the flames with his luggage.

Snape didn't stay for long and left immediately after him.

"Really? The next time we meet will have to wait until Christmas. I will be very lonely..." Eric sighed softly.

"Oh? Don't you have your own things to do?" An old voice suddenly came from the corner of the room.

"That's true," Eric said without surprise, "but those things don't conflict with the Shire."

"But is this really okay?"

"Mr. Grindelwald also heard what Mr. Snape just said, right?" Eric tilted his head and smiled brightly.

"It seems that some of your subordinates have become disobedient. Is it okay if you don't deal with them as soon as possible?"

"Don't worry." Gellert walked out of the house slowly. "We have to leave some bait to catch all the rats, right?"

"Just keep it in mind and don't bring any trouble to Charles."

"Otherwise, even if both parties have signed a magic contract, I will never give up."

Eric's eyes suddenly turned cold.

"What can you do?" Gellert asked.

"Alas, we have a chess piece on our side that can completely ignore all the rules." Eric shook his legs casually.

"Hasn't Mr. Grindelwald met that man once before?"

"……Do not worry."

……

Hogwarts, cellar.

"Mr. Phantomhive, I think you should leave and go to the hall to meet your friends." Snape said coldly to Charles who kept looking around his office.

"What about my luggage?"

"It will be delivered to your dormitory later."

"I'm sorry to trouble you today." Charles bowed slightly and walked towards the door. After pushing the door open, he suddenly turned around and said to Snape.

"By the way, when I was on the platform earlier, I saw Harry and that red-haired girl who was always following him."

"Did the professor go to pick them up too?"

"..." Snape's face suddenly darkened.

"Mr. Phantomhive, if your brain had not been eaten by the troll, you should have known that you should have told me about this kind of thing as soon as possible."

"Huh?" Charles tilted his head in confusion, "But when we separated, they seemed to have made up their minds. I thought..."

"No way? Didn't the professors receive any news?"

Snape exhaled heavily through his nose, flicked his robes, and disappeared into the dark corridor without looking back.

"The professor really cares about Harry." Charles withdrew his gaze and walked slowly towards the auditorium.

Well, although Professor Snape's attitude is not very good, I will regard this news as his return gift to remind me...

Only when there is give and take can a cooperative relationship be established.

I guess Professor Snape won't reject his advances this time, right?

......

hall.

"Charles, you're finally here. What happened? Why was the platform suddenly blocked? Also, did that scarred guy really miss the train?"

As soon as Charles sat down, Draco beside him asked repeatedly, and the little snakes sitting around also lowered their voices and pricked up their ears in unison.

"I don't know what happened, but I think I was probably implicated by Harry." Charles picked up the cup and took a sip of water. "As for where they went and what they did later, I'm not sure, but..."

"Looking at Professor Snape's reaction just now, it seems that the professors don't know that they missed the train."

"Really?!" Draco did not try to hide his gloating. "Charles, do you think Scarhead will be expelled from Hogwarts because he missed the train?"

Ciel: “…”

"You'd better dream faster."

What was he thinking? How could Dumbledore let the savior, who had not yet been successfully guided, escape from his control?

"It doesn't matter if you think about it."

Of course Draco knew that such a thing was totally impossible, but even just imagining the scene was enough to make Draco happy.

It seems that Draco is really... easy to satisfy.

Ciel was silent for a moment and decided not to disturb Draco who was enjoying himself.

There's nothing wrong in keeping him happy for a little while longer.

Anyway, with Dumbledore's ability, he will find Harry back soon.